Five O’Clock Favorite
Every weekday at 5:00 PM PT
Every weekday at 5:00 PM PT, All Classical Radio and host Christa Wessel invite listeners to be part of the programming. During the Five O’Clock Favorite, you’ll hear a listener-suggested piece of music along with a personal story about their choice. With pieces that are fun and familiar, music for remembrance and reflection, and everything in between, the Five O’Clock Favorite is a perfect way to ease your commute, end your workday, or start off your evening soundtrack on All Classical Radio.
Your Host
Christa Wessel
Weekdays at 5:00, you’ll find me in my happy place on the radio: sharing your Five O’Clock Favorite. This special program is an opportunity for me to celebrate listeners’ memories and favorite pieces of classical music. Our stories connect us to each other, and this daily segment allows us to hear what’s in the hearts of our friends and neighbors. I hope you’ll submit your suggestion for a future Five O’Clock Favorite!
Submit your favorite piece:
Suggestions are easiest to honor if they’re 20 minutes or less.
My late husband had no classical background when we married, but listened to All Classical every day as he worked in his shop. He began to be able to identify composers the more he listened. I asked him if he could identify Rachmaninoff. He answered "Yes, when I see the funny look on your face". This movement makes me cry but they are good tears.
When I listen to Rachmaninoff I listen for his many melodies going on at the same time. A friend and I played a two piano version of his Vocalise. Practicing alone I was trying to decide which melody to bring out and when we played together, she had another beautiful melody at the same time as mine. What a gift!